Master in Teaching, Special Education
Earn Idaho teaching certification in special education and a master’s degree with our nationally accredited master in teaching certification program. The MIT, Special Education degree qualifies graduates to become teachers in special education classrooms and programs from kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Two-year program with online course delivery followed by in-person fieldwork and student teaching in the final two semesters.
- Dedicated support from faculty and university liaisons during the program, internship and student teaching.
- Focus on preparing competent, confident and well-started special educators to best serve students with exceptional needs.
Type of Idaho Teaching Certification: K-12 Special Education: Exceptional Child Education
What can I do with an education degree from Boise State?
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Degree Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office and have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.
A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admission Regulations). Admission to the program is based on:
1. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
2. Letter of application including the following: a) a description of your career goals and professional interests and how the program will help you attain them, and b) an explanation of why you are choosing the program and why you will be a successful graduate student.
3. Contact information from two individuals who are in a position to speak knowledgeably of the applicant’s ability to work with individuals with diverse learning and behavior needs.
Deadlines
Deadline to apply to the Master of Teaching in Early and Special Education for summer admission:
March 1: Regular deadline
February 1: Priority deadline
Costs and Scholarships
Boise State provides an affordable, quality education to improve your future. Scholarship opportunities are available for residents and nonresidents, making it even more affordable to attain a quality education.
The College of Education also offers a range of scholarship opportunities.Â
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